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Orioles Looking At Veteran Starters
Orioles Looking At Veteran Starters
mysportsrumors.com — Currently the Baltimore Orioles are going into the 2010 with a promising four-man rotation, with Jeremy Guthrie... as the ace and three young guys behind him. The problems are that the guys are all young and it’s also a four-man rotation. The promise those guys bring thou have the Orioles ... (more) Orioles Looking At Veteran Starters
The Minnesota Twins Want Rich Harden
The Minnesota Twins Want Rich Harden
bleachernation.com — The market for free agent pitcher Rich Harden is starting to take shape, which is of great... interest to the Chicago Cubs, even if they have no intention on re-signing him. While Harden has had trouble staying on the field in recent years, he’s considered to have one of the highest ... (more) The Minnesota Twins Want Rich Harden
Twins May Target Rich Harden
mlbtraderumors.com — Free agent starter Rich Harden was a major topic of discussion in MLB.com's Kelly Thesier 's mailbag... piece today, where it was confirmed that Minnesota has had interest in acquiring the Canadian right-hander in the past and may look to do so again ... (more) Twins May Target Rich Harden
Fantasy benchwarmers
Fantasy benchwarmers
hardballtimes.com — How many guys do you need to keep your fantasy bench appropriately warm? Click the title to... read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times . (more) Fantasy benchwarmers
Mets not interested in Rich Harden
Mets not interested in Rich Harden
novafantasysports.com — Update : According to FOXSports.com , the Mets aren't interested in signing Rich Harden. Fantasy Impact: The... Mets are more likely to go after pitchers such as: Randy Wolf, Ben Sheets, Joel Pineiro and Jason Marquis. Harden will likely get a one-year incentive laden deal from somebody because ... (more) Mets not interested in Rich Harden
Mets Considering Ben Sheets, But Not Rich Harden
Mets Considering Ben Sheets, But Not Rich Harden
metsmerizedonline.com — On Sunday, Bill Madden of the Daily News created a stir in Mets circles when he reported... that the Mets will only have about $20 million to spend this offseason. Not nearly enough for the Mets to address their myriad of problems. He said that the Mets should not be considered as bidders for ... (more) Mets Considering Ben Sheets, But Not Rich Harden
Hold Onto Your Butts: The Chicago Cubs and Roy Halladay
Hold Onto Your Butts: The Chicago Cubs and Roy Halladay
bleachernation.com — In case I haven’t banged the drum loudly enough, the Chicago Cubs could stand to add a... starting pitcher. Ted Lilly’s return in 2010 will be delayed, and his performance will be uncertain. Rich Harden isn’t returning at all. Randy Wells is no lock to repeat his early success. ... (more) Hold Onto Your Butts: The Chicago Cubs and Roy Halladay
On Rich Harden
On Rich Harden
proballnw.com — The Seattle Mariners have more than enough starting pitchers to fill their rotation in 2010, but not... necessarily the right kind. Felix Hernandez slots in as the staff ace, but after that Seattle is looking at a lot of question marks. Ian Snell and ... (more) On Rich Harden
Under 30 Free Agents
Under 30 Free Agents
mlbnotebook.com — Complied from the ever so resourceful MLB Trade Rumors , a list of the youngest players among... the major free agents this offseason with their ages in parenthesis. First up the pitchers. LHP Aroldis Chapman (22) RHP Chad Cordero (28) RHP Mark Prior (28) RHP Rich Harden (28) RHP Brent ... (more) Under 30 Free Agents
Harden & Johnson not returning to the Cubs
Harden & Johnson not returning to the Cubs
metsfever.blogspot.com — I don't believe either player will end up with the Mets because they are injury risks but... I still think they would solid additions to the club. Rich Harden and Reed Johnson don't appear in the Cubs plan for next year mainly due to the injuries they sustained during the 2009 season. Rich ... (more) Harden & Johnson not returning to the Cubs
John Grabow is a Free Agent
John Grabow is a Free Agent
bleachernation.com — Chicago Cubs reliever John Grabow has officially filed for free agency. The Cubs are trying to sign... him to a two year, $7 million (sigh) extension, with an option for a third year. They have until December first to offer him arbitration - you know, the move the makes sense - so that if he signs ... (more) John Grabow is a Free Agent
Grabow and Fox File for Free Agency
Grabow and Fox File for Free Agency
chicagocubsonline.com — According to a report from Cubs.com , John Grabow was the last of the Cubs possible free... agents to file for free agency on Monday. Grabow joined Reed Johnson , Rich Harden , Kevin Gregg and Chad Fox as the five Cubs on the 2009 roster to file for free agency. The Cubs are expected to re-sign ... (more) Grabow and Fox File for Free Agency
Where To?
Where To?
baseballmusings.com — Nick Piecoro predicts where the top free agents will sign . This is my favorite, on Rich... Harden: He’ll be a favorite among the cheeseheads. The Brewers have money to spend on pitching and have said they’re going to take some risks to improve the rotation. (more) Where To?
Riskiest free agents include Rich Harden and Carlos Delgado - Ted Keith  - SI.com
Riskiest free agents include Rich Harden and Carlos Delgado - Ted Keith - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — When Joe Girardi got up to speak on the steps of City Hall during the Yankees' championship... celebration last Friday, he supposedly carried with him a message from team owner George Steinbrenner to the newly crowned kings of baseball: pitchers and ... (more) Riskiest free agents include Rich Harden and Carlos ...
Rich Harden Hates the Cubs?
Rich Harden Hates the Cubs?
bleachernation.com — An interesting, and very surprising, nugget in an article about Chicago Cubs free agent pitcher Rich Harden... possibly heading out to Seattle: It is rumored that Harden doesn’t have much interest in returning to Chicago since he supposedly felt overused and suffered from some poor ... (more) Rich Harden Hates the Cubs?
Rich Harden moving to Seattle?
Rich Harden moving to Seattle?
sports.yahoo.com — The Seattle Mariners apparently have some interest in bringing pitcher Rich Harden (notes) to the Great Northwest... after a year and a half with the Chicago Cubs , according to the Seattle Times. Harden spent five years in the American League West ... (more) Rich Harden moving to Seattle?
TCR Friday Notes
TCR Friday Notes
thecubreporter.com — A little under the weather and mourning the end of the Bears season, so some brief notes... to hold you over for the weekend. - To add fuel to my "they better offer Rich Harden arbitration" fire, the Seattle Times suggest the Mariners have some interest in Rich Harden as I imagine ... (more) TCR Friday Notes
How “lucky” were they? A look at FA starting pitchers
How “lucky” were they? A look at FA starting pitchers
fungoes.net — Judging by ERA, Seattle’s Erik Bedard (2.82) and Los Angeles’s Randy Wolf (3.23) would appear to have... had the best seasons of this winter’s crop of free-agent starting pitchers (min. 70 IP). But did they? Expected Fielding ... (more) How “lucky” were they? A look at FA starting pitchers
Cubs in sticky situation with Harden
Cubs in sticky situation with Harden
talkingchicagobaseball.com — Jim Hendry isn't a small guy. Rich Harden 's agent Arn Tellem isn't a quiet guy, considering... he helped change the way money works in baseball negotiating huge contracts for Albert Belle and Mike Mussina in the late '90s/early 2000's. So how is that these two totally missed each other this week ... (more) Cubs in sticky situation with Harden
Could Harden return to Cubs?
Could Harden return to Cubs?
chicagobreakingsports.com — Rich Harden pitches against the Reds in July. (Nancy Stone/Tribune) By Paul Sullivan It's a very small... lobby at the O'Hare Hilton, and hard to miss anyone who walks by. But Cubs general manager Jim Hendry managed to not run into Rich ... (more) Could Harden return to Cubs?
The Cubs May Be Done With Rich Harden, But He Isn’t Done With Them
The Cubs May Be Done With Rich Harden, But He Isn’t Done With Them
bleachernation.com — For weeks, it has been a foregone conclusion that the Chicago Cubs would not re-sign starting pitcher... Rich Harden. Harden has a torn shoulder, which he pitched through adequately this year, and is not a particularly durable starter. For the kind of money he will command, the Cubs have simply ... (more) The Cubs May Be Done With Rich Harden, But He Isn’t Done ...
Kevin Gregg is a Free Agent
Kevin Gregg is a Free Agent
bleachernation.com — Kevin Gregg has officially filed for free agency. The Chicago Cubs are not expected to re-sign him,... or even offer him arbitration despite his Type A designation. Carlos Marmol is expected to take over as the closer next year. Related posts: Cubs Free Agent Classifications Are Now Official  ... (more) Kevin Gregg is a Free Agent
Elias Rankings for Cubs Free Agents
Elias Rankings for Cubs Free Agents
thecubreporter.com — The official Elias rankings are out and they don't differ too much from the reverse-engineered list that... MLB Trade Rumors was putting out (courtesy of Eddie Bajek). Type A - John Grabow, Kevin Gregg Type B - Rich Harden Reed Johnson didn't make the cut and even if offered ... (more) Elias Rankings for Cubs Free Agents
Cubs Rumor Round-up: DeRosa, Harden and Johnson
Cubs Rumor Round-up: DeRosa, Harden and Johnson
thecubreporter.com — - Buried in this Stltoday.com artcile is this nugget: DeRosa, coming off wrist surgery, figures to field... an offer from the Chicago Cubs, at the least. Seems like idle speculation than anything legit, but at least the Wrigley-ites would be cheering for the right team if it did ... (more) Cubs Rumor Round-up: DeRosa, Harden and Johnson
Harden, Johnson not likely to return to Cubs
Harden, Johnson not likely to return to Cubs
chicagotribune.com — Free agents' contract situations a difficult fit for Cubs' plans > There's no question Rich Harden and... Reed Johnson would prefer to return to the Cubs in ... (more) Harden, Johnson not likely to return to Cubs
Weekend Update ... Talkin' Cubs Rumors
Weekend Update ... Talkin' Cubs Rumors
chicagocubsonline.com — The first two days of the off-season have seen quite a bit of movement across the league... ... except for on the North Side of Chicago. The Cubs completed their organizational meetings on Friday in Arizona and other than Reed Johnson and Rich Harden declaring free agency, not much out of the ... (more) Weekend Update ... Talkin' Cubs Rumors
Rich Harden and Reed Johnson are Free Agents
Rich Harden and Reed Johnson are Free Agents
bleachernation.com — It certainly didn’t take long for Chicago Cubs pitcher Rich Harden and reserve outfielder Reed Johnson to... file for free agency . Thursday, the day after the World Series concluded, was the first day that players could file for free agency - they have 15 days to do so. Harden and Johnson ... (more) Rich Harden and Reed Johnson are Free Agents
Cubs Free Agent Classifications Are Now Official
Cubs Free Agent Classifications Are Now Official
bleachernation.com — The free agency classifications are out, and there are no surprises. Relievers John Grabow and Kevin Gregg... are Type A free agents (first round compensation) and Rich Harden is a Type B free agent (sandwich pick compensation). These classifications are interesting in that they demonstrate the ... (more) Cubs Free Agent Classifications Are Now Official
Harden and Johnson File for Free Agency
Harden and Johnson File for Free Agency
chicagocubsonline.com — According to a report on Cubs.com , Rich Harden and Reed Johnson were among the 79 players... to file for free agency on Thursday. The Cubs have exclusive negotiating rights until November 20 to work out new contracts with all of their potential free agents ... Reed Johnson , Rich Harden , John ... (more) Harden and Johnson File for Free Agency
Johnson, Harden file for free agency
chicago.cubs.mlb.com — By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com 11/05/09 7:41 PM EST CHICAGO -- The Cubs' Reed Johnson and Rich... Harden didn't waste any time. Johnson and Harden were among the 79 Major League players who filed for free agency on Thursday, the first day they were eligible ... (more) Johnson, Harden file for free agency
Actually, Ted Lilly Might Not Start Throwing Until March
Actually, Ted Lilly Might Not Start Throwing Until March
bleachernation.com — Updating a previous item, where it was thought that Chicago Cubs pitcher, coming off minor shoulder surgery,... would begin throwing again in January - uh, he might not. Now, he’s not expected to start really throwing until March. How that makes a full-time return in April - at least not ... (more) Actually, Ted Lilly Might Not Start Throwing Until March
Will Lilly's Surgery Affect the Cubs' Off-Season?
Will Lilly's Surgery Affect the Cubs' Off-Season?
chicagocubsonline.com — Congratulations to the New York Yankees on their 27th World Series Championship. The 2009 season ended exactly... one month after the Cubs campaign came to an end ... Warm up the oven, it's time for the Hot Stove Season. The 15-day free-agent filing period begins on Thursday ... teams have ... (more) Will Lilly's Surgery Affect the Cubs' Off-Season?
What The Cubs Need To Do This Off-season
What The Cubs Need To Do This Off-season
americaswhiteboy.blogspot.com — Now that the Yankees have won the World Series and the season is officially over, it's time... for Cubs fans to start thinking about what the team needs to do this off-season. Can the Cubs do anything internally to upgrade their bullpen? Can they afford to wait on their high-priced player to ... (more) What The Cubs Need To Do This Off-season
Surprise: Ted Lilly Has Shoulder Surgery
Surprise: Ted Lilly Has Shoulder Surgery
bleachernation.com — Well this sort of came out of nowhere: Chicago Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly had arthroscopic shoulder surgery... (layman: diggin’ around in there) and debridement (layman: cleanin’ stuff up) yesterday. Some ongoing shoulder issues were known, but surgery was not previously discussed.  ... (more) Surprise: Ted Lilly Has Shoulder Surgery
Cubs Not in on Studly Cuban Aroldis Chapman
Cubs Not in on Studly Cuban Aroldis Chapman
bleachernation.com — If you were hoping the Cubs would go after studly, young lefty Aroldis Chapman out of Cuba,... you can stop. The likely top prize on the free agent market this year is going elsewhere. Speaking of free agents, nobody asked, but you can cross the Cubs off the list of teams interested in Cuban ... (more) Cubs Not in on Studly Cuban Aroldis Chapman
Discussion: Rich Harden
mlbtraderumors.com — Rich Harden carries a lot of upside for a Type B free agent. His well-documented injury history... will prevent any club from risking offering the right-hander a long-term contract, but a one or two-year deal (perhaps with the second year as a club ... (more) Discussion: Rich Harden
The Search For a Fifth Starter: The Free Agent Market
talkingchicagobaseball.com — One of the hardest things to do in baseball is find a competent fifth starter who actually... is a solid member of the rotation rather than make you cringe on days he starts. Each year teams big into the free agent scrap heap, their AAA team, and anywhere else they can to get that elusive fifth ... (more) The Search For a Fifth Starter: The Free Agent Market
Lackey or Harden and Wolf
Lackey or Harden and Wolf
nleastchatter.com — As most of you guys know, I like Lackey a lot but I am scared off by... the talk of 5 years 90Million+. I think especially the 5 years part is what bothers me the most. However, Lackey is a great pitcher and would compliment Santana nicely. After reading a few articles on MLBTR and ... (more) Lackey or Harden and Wolf